Stanway Lakelands Centre

09/06/2026

Huge thank you to our volunteers Ian & his team for planting all our new Lavendar plants in the pouring rain on Saturday!

07/06/2026

Join our Lotto!!

Did you know we have our own Lottery?

By joining for as little as a pound a week you can help us with the upkeep of our free playground and sensory room we provide or help us support local people in need.
Alongside our work at Stanway Lakelands Centre we provide support in many areas from.
Free counselling for kids
Support for victims of abuse
Local homeless families
Adults with additional needs
Pay for physio for kids in need

And much more with referalls coming in from social services, health visitors,police and local charities to help local families in need.
If you can join that would be amazing thankyou.

Support Colchester Anti Loo Roll Brigade CIC when you play One Lottery - One Lottery

Play the Super Draw this month and you could win a £1,000 last minute Getaway on Saturday 27th June!

05/06/2026

It’s volunteers week!

We want thank our volunteers, whether you help in the cafe, with gardening, running events, mentoring and anything that crops up, thank you.

We can’t do without you ❤️

Pete, Ann & Alisha

31/05/2026

Rose's chatty bench!

My mum loved a chat so when the lovely ladies from potters five lakes golf club very kindly raised some much needed funds for us for our charity work they also wanted to buy a commemorative bench.
So we decided to name it after my mum as a place where people can chat,gossip and put the world to rights and is now under her tree I'm the garden at Stanway Lakelands Centre.
Thanks to the ladies, mens and senior teams for their support and a massive thanks for the bench it means the world!

25/05/2026

Thanks to everyone who came to the water fight today that was so much fun x

24/05/2026

Lakelands water fight!
Tomorrow bank holiday Monday at 4pm.
Bring your weapons of choice.

23/05/2026

Air con will be on and we may have a surprise Monday in the afternoon 😉

Any guesses what that could be?!?

The Stanway Lakelands Centre Inflatable Day is back. If you're looking for the perfect way to burn off some energy and keep the kids entertained, this is it.

📍 Stanway Lakelands Centre
📅 Monday 25th & Tuesday 26th May
🕛1 hour time slots
🏰 Inflatable obstacle course & Bouncy Castle

☕ Café open for parents to grab a coffee/Food

🎟️ Booking Information
Spaces are strictly limited per session to ensure everyone has maximum room to bounce safely.

https://lakelandscentre.co.uk/half-term-activities/

20/05/2026

Looks like summer is arriving tomorrow and the sail shades are going up.

Wether your sitting outside in the sun or in our air conditioner cafe we've got you covered.

From breakfasts to lunches, ice creams, milkshakes or a glass of pinot we can't wait to spend summer with you.

Don't forget as with everything we do it all goes to support local people in need .

19/05/2026

We have an exciting opportunity to join our friendly Cafe at Stanway Lakeland’s Centre and be part of the Colchester Anti Loo Roll Brigade. We are expanding our team, are you who we are looking for?

As a Kitchen Team leader you will
⭐Prepare, cook, and present food that meets specifications and customer expectations
⭐Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen to help guarantee the safety of your entire team and visitors
⭐Deputise for the management team and resolve any issues that arise in their absence
⭐Help organise and coordinate the team during a busy service making sure everything runs like clockwork.

What you'll bring
⭐Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen and pull together as a team when needed
⭐A passion for delivering tasty and well-presented food to customers each and every time
⭐Be a role model to the team by maintaining high standards and making sure every customer receives the perfect plate.
⭐An ability to think on your feet and adapt to whatever challenges arise during a busy service
⭐Baking Skills an advantage

What we would require from you:
⭐Kitchen experience essential
⭐7 day a week rota with evening & weekend availability essential ⭐flexibility to cover holidays
⭐Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen to ⭐help guarantee the safety of your entire team and visitors
⭐ Deputise for the management team and resolve any issues that arise in their absence
⭐Help organise and coordinate the team during a busy service making sure everything runs like clockwork.

The Role is a minimum 20 hours per week and requires the applicant to be a key holder over the age of 25.
Salary is dependent on experience.
To apply please email Ann at [email protected]

19/05/2026

The Stanway Lakelands Centre Inflatable Day is back. If you're looking for the perfect way to burn off some energy and keep the kids entertained, this is it.

📍 Stanway Lakelands Centre
📅 Monday 25th & Tuesday 26th May
🕛1 hour time slots
🏰 Inflatable obstacle course & Bouncy Castle

☕ Café open for parents to grab a coffee/Food

🎟️ Booking Information
Spaces are strictly limited per session to ensure everyone has maximum room to bounce safely.

https://lakelandscentre.co.uk/half-term-activities/